Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Community Programs Management
Manages the following YGP community programs and events including managing supplies, recruiting volunteers/participants, scheduling with staff, marketing/public relations, and evaluating program inputs/outputs:
- Weed ‘N’ Feeds
- Volunteer Program
- Community Kitchen Rentals
- Various community events and meetings
Public Program Development & General Organizational Capacity Building
- Design and implement new visible and inclusive educational resources for all ages and populations in the region
- Assist in developing new partnerships in the community to support existing and future programs and events
- Continue ongoing outreach to the community and YGP stakeholders through various platforms
- Collaborate in developing YGP’s CRM database, re-branding, and public image campaign
- Assist with grant-writing and fundraising events – occasionally beyond standard work week hours
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience in volunteer management, non-profit work, and/or community development
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strengths in time management, delegating tasks, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills in various scenarios and across all populations
- Experience in data collection, participation tracking, and evaluation.
- Involvement in community event coordination
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and other social media platforms
How to Apply:
- Apply through AmeriCorps VISTA website: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=81299&fromSearch=true(link is external).
- Submit a brief cover letter and resume to Kaitlin Thomas, Executive Director at: kaitlin@youthgardenproject.org(link sends e-mail)
- Application deadline: October 15th, 2018.
Compensation Information:
Benefits:
- VISTA members are expected to work 40 hours per week
- End of service award ($5,920 education award voucher or approximately $1,800 cash stipend)
- Living allowance ($472.22/every other week)
- Healthcare allowance/ Child care (if applicable)
- Relocation/settling in allowance
- Non-competitive eligibility status for federal jobs (ie for 1 year after service VISTAs can be non-competitively selected for federal jobs, like those with the Park Service, BLM, or other agencies. Applicants do not have to compete, and the hiring process can be much easier!)
- For more info visit https://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service